Social Services Coordinator

About the Role

Join Care Initiatives as a Social Services Coordinator at Cherokee Specialty Care, a 62-bed long-term care skilled nursing community in Cherokee, IA. Provide comprehensive care and make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and their families.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ psychosocial needs and complete social histories
• Complete assigned MDS sections accurately and on time
• Document care plans, progress, and follow-up per regulations
• Provide counseling and emotional support to residents and families
• Support residents and families with adjustment, rights, and orientation
• Assist with discharge planning and care transitions
• Coordinate referrals and act as a liaison with community resources
• Partner with the care team to enhance quality of life and outcomes
• Plan and support resident, family, and community engagement activities
• Promote facility programs and services to referral partners

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in social work, gerontology, or a related field within health and human services (e.g., sociology, special education, rehabilitation, counseling, psychology)
• Ability to obtain a Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
• Minimum of one year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals
• Interpersonal and communication skills that demonstrate the ability to positively and effectively communicate with others while completing work accurately and timely
• A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Referral bonus program (earn cash rewards for referring friends)
• Tuition reimbursement for career development
• Digital wallet access for instant pay